The Reality of Defensive Gun Use
Gun violence and firearm policy remain pressing issues in the United States, with heated debates often centering on the role of guns in self-defense. A newly published study in the… Read More
Next Week in Public Health, December 13, 2024
Here’s what we have for next week. But I also want to dive deeper in the RFK, Jr (and a little of Oz) as we get closer to the transition…. Read More
The Paradox of Aggression in Online Gaming
Aggression often thrives in online gaming communities. A staggering 70% of gamers aged 18-24 report experiencing aggression, with many considering it a major issue. Why does such behavior persist in… Read More
The Changing Link Between Income Inequality and Mortality
For decades, the relationship between income inequality and mortality shaped conversations about public health. Early studies in the 1980s and 1990s found a strong connection: as income inequality rose, mortality… Read More
Rethinking Science Diplomacy
Imagine a young scientist from Nigeria brimming with innovative ideas to combat malaria in their community. Despite their expertise and unique perspective, they’re sidelined in global research projects dominated by… Read More
Imagine this: You’ve just endured a medical emergency, and as you’re recovering, a staggering bill lands in your mailbox. Until recently, this scenario was far too common for Americans seeking… Read More
The Emotional and Physical Toll of COVID-19 Burial Teams in Ghana
The COVID-19 pandemic left no corner of the globe untouched, creating a wave of fear, loss, and disruption that continues to ripple through societies. Among those on the frontlines were… Read More
Agent-Based Modeling for Public Health Initiatives
Agent-based modeling (ABM) has emerged as a transformative tool for understanding complex systems in public health. Imagine a virtual world where individual “agents” (such as people, households, or organizations) interact… Read More
The Economic Case for AI-Driven Diagnoses of Rare Diseases
Imagine facing a health issue so elusive that it takes years—even decades—to diagnose. Meanwhile, your work performance suffers, your income dwindles, and your quality of life declines. For millions of… Read More
COVID-19 Models Missed the Social Determinants of Health
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe, infectious disease models played a crucial role in guiding public health responses. But new research reveals a critical gap in these early… Read More
The Fragile Balance of Trust
Imagine scrolling through your newsfeed and encountering a headline about a miraculous new COVID-19 cure. The article looks legitimate, but how do you decide whether to believe it? This decision… Read More
How Socioeconomic Factors Shape Lifetime Healthcare Costs
Healthcare policy debates often focus on costs, accessibility, and fairness. A new study, leveraging comprehensive data from Denmark, flips the script on a common assumption: that lower-income individuals consistently use… Read More